Police Open Manslaughter Probe After Deadly Storm Collapse at São Paulo University Party

Overview

• Investigators opened an inquiry for involuntary homicide and bodily injury to determine responsibility for the structural collapse.
• Crews removed the fallen stage and metal structures at the Aeropark site as organizers transported debris from the venue.
• The event held required permits, including a Fire Department inspection certificate, and the venue says it only rented the space.
• Hospitals treated 44 victims across three facilities; two patients remain hospitalized in stable condition and all Unimed cases were discharged.
• Unoeste suspended medical school classes and Pirapozinho decreed official mourning for businessman Marcelo Giglio de Souza, 47, who died after 95 km/h winds struck the party.